2019 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric · HD19 KBY

The vehicle passed its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025 at 137,016 miles, leaving approximately seven months of validity remaining as of June 2026. The maintenance record demonstrates a stable pattern, with the only significant interruption occurring in November 2023 due to inoperative headlamp levelling devices which were rectified within a week. Aside from a recent tyre advisory, the car has maintained a clean bill of health regarding structural integrity and major mechanical systems since June 2023. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a vehicle of this age, averaging nearly 20,000 miles annually. Analysis of the log reveals a massive surge in usage between November 2024 and November 2025, where the odometer increased from 92,591 miles to 137,016 miles. This jump of over 44,000 miles in a single year suggests the car likely served as a high-mileage commuter or fleet vehicle, placing substantial demand on consumables and drivetrain components during that period. A physical inspection should prioritise the rear tyre condition, specifically the offside inner edge which the tester flagged as worn close to the legal limit in late 2025. Given the 44,000-mile accumulation in the last year, the remaining tyre tread depth and brake disc wear require immediate verification to ensure they have not degraded below safe thresholds. Furthermore, verify the operation of the headlamp levelling devices, as both units were defective in late 2023, and examine the suspension bushes and dampers for fatigue consistent with this heavy annual mileage.